More selective than 7% of Mississippi colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 98% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Southern Mississippi over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Southern Mississippi SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Southern Mississippi is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 20 | 29 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Southern Mississippi admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 99% | — | — | 20–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 99% | — | — | 19–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Southern Mississippi compared with other Mississippi colleges?
University of Southern Mississippi has the 14th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Mississippi colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | William Carey University | 60% | 60% | $14,258 |
| 8 | Mississippi State University | 78% | 67% | $17,595 |
| 9 | Blue Mountain Christian University | 89% | 55% | $24,016 |
| 10 | Mississippi University for Women | 90% | 47% | $12,411 |
| 11 | Mississippi Valley State University | 92% | 27% | $9,686 |
| 12 | Jackson State University | 93% | 51% | $23,836 |
| 13 | University of Mississippi | 97% | 72% | $13,314 |
| 14 | University of Southern Mississippi | 99% | 49% | $21,708 |
| 15 | Delta State University | 100% | 48% | $13,540 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Mississippi colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Southern Mississippi
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Southern Mississippi admissions questions
What is the University of Southern Mississippi acceptance rate?
University of Southern Mississippi accepts 99% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,763 of 8,818 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Southern Mississippi require the SAT or ACT?
University of Southern Mississippi requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 98% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Southern Mississippi?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,733 of 8,763).
Is University of Southern Mississippi getting harder to get into?
University of Southern Mississippi accepted 99% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 99% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Southern Mississippi overview